Now that the holidays are behind us, next on the agenda in the land of milk and honey is the notorious Polar Bear Plunge and Run Walk for Autism. Everybody knows how these event grow in size every year. And, with each new year, the events are enhanced with new ideas making them more safe, more successful and more fun. Here is everything you need to know:

Registration is available for the plunge in three Methods:

Online, by mail and in person (Friday 2-15-19 from Noon to 9 pm and Saturday 2-16-19 from 8 am to 1 pm in the tent outside La Costa Lounge).

Custom Contest Registration can be done online at: www.lacosta-seaisle.com and in person Saturday from 10 am to Noon in the registration tent – Judging will be at noon to 1:30 pm in the Main tent outside the Lounge.

Emcee for all events will be Jim Bennett.

Registration for the Prince & Princess, King & Queen contest is online, by mail and in person prior to Friday 2-15-19 by 5 pm with the money that you raised for the “Polar Bear Run Walk for Autism”. P & P Contest starts at 7 pm under the Main Tent-K & Q Contest starts at 9 pm at the Deck Bar.

Registration for the “Run Walk for Autism” onsite will be Saturday 2-16-19 from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday 2-17-19 from 9 am to 11:45 am in the tent outside La Costa. Online registration is provided at http://www.polarbearrunwalkforautism.com

The Jitney will be running as follows: Friday 6 pm to 4 am Saturday 10 am to 4 am and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm.

Vendor tent will be on JFK Blvd.

Fralinger String Band will lead all plungers down JFK Blvd for the official start of the 2019 Polar Plunge — gotta love this!

Security for this special weekend will be provided by the SIC POLICE, BEACH PATROL, and AMBULANCE CORPS, NJ STATE POLICE – Marine Unit, UPPER TOWNSHIP COLD WATER RESCUE TEAM, J & J Investigations, Riley Investigative Services and the Cape May County Dept. of Health. There will be VIP MARSHALLS assisting with directions to the Plunge Area.

We recommend all people involved to be aware of the signs of Hypothermia (confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness, bright red cold skin and very low energy).

Over 2,000 participants are expected to this 5K Run/1 mile Fun Walk on the promenade in Sea Isle. There will be trophies for all age group winners in men’s, women’s and children’s division. Win a restaurant gift certificate to one of the best restaurants in town like Basilico’s, La Fontana, Deauville Inn, Andrea Trattoria and of course Mikes Dock! Win awesome Eagles, Flyers, 76ers & Phillies tickets. Look forward to seeing your there!

For all you die hard PBPers who never miss the event, this year will be the last of its kind at the LaCosta Complex. As many of you know, the property has been sold. The sale was subject to an existing lease which ends after summer 2019. Live it up one last time at LaCosta’s as we know it. I plan to attend the zoning board hearing and will report anything I learn about what is planned for the future.

Ocean View Realty is an independently owned real estate agency. We are a group of skilled professionals who achieve success by making the customer happy, rather than by having an aggressive selling agenda. Our mission and purpose is to customize our programs to better meet the needs of our clients. It is our top priority that customers know that they are receiving the best possible attention and focus.

We specialize in new construction sales and understand the complexities of buying a home in the process of being built. Our experience in property re-development broadens our knowledge so we can confidently give our customers sound advice and competent service in every kind of real estate transaction.

LuAnn is the broker and owner of Ocean View Realty as well as a local resident.